Day: October 3, 2018

Originally posted on Attention Trust: Self-improvement, self-care, self-love; these buzzwords are omnipresent at the moment, but what do they truly mean, and more importantly, how do you achieve them? Put simply; these are all body, mind and spirit positive ambitions, centered on treating yourself with care and having respect for your long-term wellbeing. From how…

Originally posted on Attention Trust: Raksha Bandhan is one of the remarkable festivals celebrated in India. It is the celebration of brothers and sisters bonding in the world. The whole festival depends on the affection which siblings show for each other. Raksha Bandhan is also essential to strengthen the bond of love and care with…

[I’m writing from a straight lady’s perspective, but most of the things that make a relationship suck can come from men or women.] Hubby and I had a little rough patch recently. We’re both stressed and tired and started nipping at each other. But we never stopped talking, and we managed to tough it out. […] […]

This morning I was reading an article in The Guardian when suddenly my screen was filled with spammy bullshit about winning prizes. Sure, but only if I sign away my life first 🙄 But it doesn’t matter how many times I reset the link, once that crap comes up I am not going to get […] […]

Originally posted on Attention Trust: Close your eyes and listen to the waves. It’s time to get your beach fix. From breathtaking views to show-stopping features, get coastal inspiration from these luxurious beachfront homes. Read More

This week I went to the Manchester Art Gallery which is showcasing their “And breathe…” exhibition. The exhibition explores the relationship between art & mindfulness with the use of artwork created from Manchester mental health groups and primary schools. The colour scheme, seating, height and interpretation of art works, along with an audio resource with […]

BIRMINGHAM, England — The Latest on British Prime Minister Theresa May’s speech at her party’s annual conference (all times local): 12:40 p.m. British Prime Minister Theresa May says divorce negotiations with the European Union are entering the “toughest phase” as she urged her divided Conservative Party to stop bickering over Brexit and back her plan… via […]

When you type “problem definition” into google, the first result is ‘a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome: ´ To me this is described as a term which has a negative connotation. Yet, when we discuss health we often label ill health as a problem. […] […]

Girls… or so we’re trying to (equally of course). Today is International Women’s Day (IWD). No, IWD isn’t a feminist group, organisation, government or charity. IWD is a day celebrated globally for the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women as well as a day to call for gender parity. World-renowned feminist, journalist and […]

On my lunch break my friend was being super anti-social… phone in hand, headphones in and chuckling away to herself. After a few minutes of sitting in silence I wildly flapped my hands to get her attention. She looked up for a moment annoyed that I was interrupting her alone time. To ease her irritation […] […]

Women for Indpendence Midlothian is very pleased to now have 4 public locations where women in need of support can pick up period products for free. These are at the libraries in: Gorebridge, Penicuik, Dalkeith and Newtongrange. If you wish to help the project, please drop in tampons, towels, menstrual cups etc. to your local […] […]

We were all taught, as we headed out into real life, that first impressions count. The right clothes. The right handshake. The right manners. Business in the 80s meant you knew how to dress for success. Three piece suits worthy of IBM for men. The ubiquitous (and hated!) bow on a silky blouse for women. […] […]

Dear Flo, I tend to put on weight just before my period and during. It is sooo frustrating as there is whole week each month that my favourite jeans don’t fit. Dear Worried, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! I wonder whether the Christmas meals we have all indulged in over the Christmas period […] […]

Article and photos from hienalouca.com Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing took to social media for the first time in months Wednesday to apologise to fans and the Communist Party for tax evasion, shortly after news broke that authorities had ordered her to pay nearly $130 million in back taxes and fines. The 36-year-old actress, model and […]

TORONTO — Gillette is introducing their new online direct-to-consumer service, Gillette® On Demand™ in Canada and has already began receiving orders. This new service available to Canadians nationwide improves the traditional subscription-only option by offering an additional flexible on-demand purchase option. The creation of this new service and its features is fueled by the understanding… […]

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. We enjoyed some much needed family time and got to soak up a little sun. I boycotted housework and spent some time out of the house with a good friend. I got to buy a few flowers for outside and am hoping the warmth sticks […] […]

So I was living it up on Pinterest as usual, working my ‘pinning magic’ when I came across the coolest DIY project. To all the lovers of my Pinterest – Boho Home Decor post, I’ve helped you once again… well actually, Pinterest has helped you once again… but that’s not the point hehe. Anyway, here […] […]

STOCKHOLM — Three researchers who “harnessed the power of evolution” to produce enzymes and antibodies that have led to a new bestselling drug and biofuels won the Nobel Prize in chemistry on Wednesday. Frances Arnold of the California Institute of Technology was awarded half of the 9-million-kronor ($1.01 million) prize, while the other half will… via […]

By Jordan Winberg The following article is part of a multi-part series of excerpts from the author’s senior thesis. Begin with Part 1. Do Women Lead Worse? It is now well established that it is possible for social expectations to be harmful to females in leadership in theory. In practice, do women actually lead […] via […]